NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1 Environmental consulting Providing objective information, advice, and guidance to clients concerning the preservation of air, water, and soil quality; natural resource development; waste management; pollution control; and other environmental issues. May involve the sale or transfer of technology to a client, and often extends to assisting the client to organize and monitor the implementation of solutions. that involve stand-alone implementation are classified to an operational area such as engineering, remediation, construction, or project management. 1.1 Environmental assessment Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, physical sampling, testing, and other activities, for one or more of the following purposes: (1 ) identifying whether or not environmental contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from environmental contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of environmental contamination resulting from human or natural activity. Includes product 3.1.1 on list. 1.1.1 X Environmental Conducting objective studies, including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities, for one or more of the following purposes: (1 ) identify integrated whether or not contamination of two or more environmental media (air, water, soil, noise) exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assess the risk to public health and safety from the contamination of two or more environmental media associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluate the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of contamination of two or more environmental media resulting from human or natural activity. 1.1.1.1 X Site assessment, integrated Collecting information through on-site investigations, surveys, physical sampling, testing, and other activities to identify the existence, source, nature and extent of contamination to two or more media (air, water, soil, noise) on a site by a hazardous material. 1.1.1.2 X Risk assessment, integrated Subset of product 3.1.1.9 on list. Performing a detailed quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of the potential for harm from an actual or proposed activity at a site, such as processes or equipment in use, spills, fires, explosions in facilities, flights, or as a result of a natural phenomenon. Often includes computer modeling. Assessments classified in this group are performed to evaluate the risk for two or more media (air, water, soil, noise). Page 1 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1.1.1.3 X Environmental impact Providing a detailed characterization of the manner in which a specified area will be affected by a assessment, proposed project or any other external change. Often includes an evaluation of the ecological, integrated societal, and economic effects of the change that is being studied and the provision of potential strategies to minimize harm. May include both the assessment and the preparation and filing of an environmental impact statement required for regulatory approval. Assessments classified in this group are performed to evaluate the impact upon two or more media (air, water, soil, noise). 1.1.2 X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) air identifying whether or not air contamination (including indoor air and outdoor air) exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from air contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of air contamination resulting from human or natural activity. Includes product 3.1.1.1 on list. 1.1.2.1 X X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) indoor air identifying whether or not indoor air contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from indoor air contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of indoor air contamination resulting from human or natural activity. 1.1.2.2 X X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) outdoor air identifying whether or not outdoor air contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from outdoor air contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of outdoor air contamination resulting from human or natural activity. 1.1.2.3 X Site assessment, air 1.1.2.4 X Risk assessment, air Collecting information through on-site investigations, surveys, physical sampling, testing, and other activities to identify the existence, source, nature and extent of contamination to the ambient air on a site by a hazardous material. Performing a detailed quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of the potential for harm to the air within or surrounding a piece of property to result from an actual or potential release of chemicals or pathogens. Often includes computer modeling. Page 2 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1.1.2.5 X Environmental impact Providing a detailed characterization of the manner in which a specified area of air will be affected by assessment, a proposed project or any other external change. Often includes an evaluation of the ecological, air societal, and economic effects of the change that is being studied and the provision of potential strategies to minimize harm. May include both the assessment and the preparation and filing of an environmental impact statement required for regulatory approval. 1.1.3 X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) water identifying whether or not water contamination (surface water and groundwater) exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from water contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of water contamination resulting from human or natural activity. Includes product 3.1.1.2 on list. 1.1.3.1 X X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) surface water identifying whether or not surface water contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from surface water contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of surface water contamination resulting from human or natural activity. 1.1.3.2 X X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) groundwater identifying whether or not groundwater contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from groundwater contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of groundwater contamination resulting from human or natural activity. 1.1.3.3 X Site assessment, water 1.1.3.4 X Risk assessment, water Collecting information through on-site investigations, surveys, physical sampling, testing, and other activities to identify the existence, source, nature and extent of contamination to the water on a site by a hazardous material. Performing a detailed quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of the potential for harm to a specified area of water to result from an actual or potential release of chemicals or pathogens. Often includes computer modeling. Page 3 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1.1.3.5 X Environmental impact Providing a detailed characterization of the manner in which a specified area of water will be affected assessment, by a proposed project or any other external change. Often includes an evaluation of the ecological, water societal, and economic effects of the change that is being studied and the provision of potential strategies to minimize harm. May include both the assessment and the preparation and filing of an environmental impact statement required for regulatory approval. 1.1.4 X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) soil identifying whether or not soil contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from soil contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of soil contamination resulting from human or natural activity. 1.1.4.1 X Site assessment, soil 1.1.4.2 X Risk assessment, soil Includes product 3.1.1.3 on list. Collecting information through on-site investigations, surveys, physical sampling, testing, and other activities to identify the existence, source, nature and extent of contamination to the soil on a site by a hazardous material. Performing a detailed quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of the potential for harm to a specified area of soil to result from an actual or potential release of chemicals or pathogens. Often includes computer modeling. 1.1.4.3 X Environmental impact Providing a detailed characterization of the manner in which a specified area of soil will be affected by assessment, a proposed project or any other external change. Often includes an evaluation of the ecological, soil societal, and economic effects of the change that is being studied, and the provision of potential strategies to minimize harm. May include both the assessment and the preparation and filing of an environmental impact statement required for regulatory approval. 1.1.5 X Environmental Conducting objective studies (including collecting information through investigations, surveys, assessment, physical sampling, testing, and other activities) for one or more of the following purposes: (1) noise identifying whether or not noise contamination exists at a particular site, and if so, determine the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; (2) assessing the risk to public health and safety from noise contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; and (3) evaluating the impact on the ecology, society, or economy of noise contamination resulting from human or natural activity. 1.2 Environmental audit controls. Page 4 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1.2.1 X Environmental audit, integrated 1.2.2 X Environmental audit, air 1.2.2.1 X X Environmental audit, indoor air 1.2.2.2 X X Environmental audit, outdoor air 1.2.3 X Environmental audit, water 1.2.3.1 X X Environmental audit, surface water 1.2.3.2 X X Environmental audit, ground water 1.2.4 X Environmental audit, soil controls, with respect to the quality of multiple (two or more) environmental media (air, water, soil, noise.) controls, with respect to air quality. controls, with respect to indoor air quality. controls, with respect to outdoor air quality. controls, with respect to water quality. environmental requirements or of a party's environmental compliance policies, practices and controls, with respect to surface water quality. environmental requirements of a party's environmental compliance policies, practices and controls, with respect to groundwater quality. controls, with respect to the environmental quality of a specified area of land. 1.2.5 X Environmental audit, noise 1.3 Site remediation planning controls, with respect to levels of noise and vibration. Developing a plan to remediate environmental contamination to the air, water, soil, or other media on a contaminated site, incorporating appropriate technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. 1.3.1 X Site remediation planning, integrated Developing a plan to remediate contamination of multiple (two or more) environmental media (air, water, soil, noise) contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. Subset of product 3.1.2.9 on list. Page 5 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1.3.2 X Site remediation planning, air Developing a plan to remediate air contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. 1.3.2.1 X X Site remediation planning, indoor air 1.3.2.2 X X Site remediation planning, outdoor air 1.3.3 X Site remediation planning, water 1.3.3.1 X X Site remediation planning, surface water 1.3.3.2 X X Site remediation planning, groundwater Developing a plan to remediate indoor air contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. Developing a plan to remediate outdoor air contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. Developing a plan to remediate water contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be prescribed by specified by legislation or regulation. Developing a plan to remediate surface water contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. Developing a plan to remediate groundwater contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. 1.3.4 X Site remediation Developing a plan to remediate soil contamination at a particular site, incorporating such technical or planning, soil other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. 1.3.5 X Site remediation planning, noise Developing a plan to remediate noise and vibration at a particular site, incorporating such technical or other criteria as may be specified by legislation or regulation. Subset of product 3.1.2.9 on list. 1.4 X Evaluation of Conducting an analysis that explains the strengths and weaknesses of an environmental study and environmental studies provides the basis for alternative judgments. May also include an analysis of possible future responses of regulators. 1.5 X Natural resource management consulting Providing advice and guidance concerning the best practices for the ecologically sustainable development and use of land and forests; bodies of water; oil, gas, and mineral deposits; wildlife populations; and other natural resources. providing natural resource management is in product 3.17, Natural resource management. Page 6 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 1.6 Waste management consulting Providing advice and guidance concerning the best practices for the minimization, transport, handling, disposal, and/or recycling of waste. 1.6.1 X Hazardous waste management consulting Providing advice and guidance concerning the best practices for the minimization, transport, handling, disposal, and/or recycling of hazardous waste. 1.6.2 X Non-hazardous waste management consulting Providing advice and guidance concerning the best practices for the minimization, transport, handling, disposal, and/or recycling of non-hazardous waste. 1.7 X Environmental policy development consulting Advising public or private institutions on the design, development, and implementation of environmental statutes, regulations, standards, or practices. May extend to the drafting of such statutes, regulations, standards, or practices on behalf of the client. 1.8 X Other environmental consulting Providing other environmental advisory. 1.8.1 X Consulting for civil protection programs 1.8.2 X Consulting for accident prevention programs Developing a program that establishes procedures designed to protect and assist people in the case of emergencies. Developing a program of accident prevention in order to protect the workers, the population and the natural resources. 1.8.3 X Expert witness testimony, environmental The provision of testimony by a witness who, by virtue of experience, training, skill or knowledge of environmental issues, is recognized as being qualified to render an informed opinion on such matters. 1.8.4 X Sustainable ecological development studies Conducting studies of the environment in a specific geographical location, in order to establish policies for the optimal use and preservation of the natural resources with relation to the social and economic development of the region. 1.8.5 X Environmental studies and reports Conducting long-term environmental research studies for the purpose of developing further knowledge on a specific environmental topic and preparing a research report. 0 541690 Page 7 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2 Related products Other important products provided by establishments classified in NAICS. 0 other 2.1 Engineering, environmental Providing engineering related to wastewater collection and treatment projects; stormwater management projects; hazardous waste remediation projects; and industrial waste collection, treatment, and disposal projects. 54133 providing designs, plans, and studies and other engineering consulting related to engineering projects, whether offered separately or as bundle of under a single contract. subcontracted engineering design for a design-build project. engineering consulting not related to a specific project. engineering consulting not related to a specific project. design-build contract, in which the contractor takes on the construction risk as well as the engineering design risk. non-engineering related to building projects, provided on a stand-alone basis (e.g., construction management, architectural, and drafting, etc.). Includes products under 1.5 and 1.8 on 54133 list. Page 8 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.1.1 X Engineering for wastewater collection and treatment system projects Providing engineering related to systems for the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. providing designs, plans, and studies and other engineering consulting related to engineering projects, whether offered separately or as bundle of under a single contract. subcontracted engineering design for a design-build project. engineering consulting not related to a specific project. design-build contract, in which the contractor takes on the construction risk as well as the engineering design risk. non-engineering related to building projects, provided on a stand-alone basis (e.g., construction management, architectural, and drafting, etc.). Same as product 1.5.1.1 on 54133 list. 54133 2.1.2 X Engineering for stormwater management system projects Providing engineering related to systems for stormwater management, including drainage and detention systems as well as dams used primarily for flood control. providing designs, plans, and studies and other engineering consulting related to engineering projects, whether offered separately or as bundle of under a single contract. subcontracted engineering design for a design-build project. 54133 engineering consulting not related to a specific project. design-build contract, in which the contractor takes on the construction risk as well as the engineering design risk. non-engineering related to building projects, provided on a stand-alone basis (e.g., construction management, architectural, and drafting, etc.). Same as product 1.5.1.2 on 54133 list. Page 9 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.1.3 X Engineering for hazardous waste remediation projects Providing engineering related to programs for hazardous waste remediation. engineering for management of nuclear waste, chemical agent destruction, brownfield redevelopment, groundwater modeling, and contaminated site remediation, etc. providing designs, plans, and studies and other engineering consulting related to engineering projects, whether offered separately or as bundle of under a single contract. subcontracted engineering design for a design-build project. engineering consulting not related to a specific project. design-build contract, in which the contractor takes on the construction risk as well as the engineering design risk. non-engineering related to building projects, provided on a stand-alone basis (e.g., construction management, architectural, and drafting, etc.). Same as product 1.8.1 on 54133 list. 54133 2.1.4 X Engineering for industrial waste collection, treatment, and disposal projects Providing engineering related to programs for the collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of industrial air, water, and solid wastes, generally to a level such that the remaining waste stream can be safely released to the natural environment or ordinary municipal systems. providing designs, plans, and studies and other engineering consulting related to engineering projects, whether offered separately or as bundle of under a single contract. subcontracted engineering design for a design-build project. 54133 engineering consulting not related to a specific project. design-build contract, in which the contractor takes on the construction risk as well as the engineering design risk. non-engineering related to building projects, provided on a stand-alone basis (e.g., construction management, architectural, and drafting, etc.). Same as product 1.8.2 on 54133 list. Page 10 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.2 X Site remediation clean-up Implementing an approved plan for remediation of air, water, or soil on a contaminated site, as may be specified by legislation or regulation. 2.3 X Control, containment, and monitoring for site remediation Same as product 3.1.3 on list. Managing a contaminated site in accordance with a remediation plan. operation and maintenance of equipment and/or technologies on the site for the purpose of preventing additional, or wider, contamination on the site or the movement of contaminants from the site. monitoring of the site to determine the nature and extent of contamination at the site, the effectiveness of any remedial activities or remedial technologies; emissions from the site; and the impacts of the contaminants on the environment or human health. controlling unauthorized access to the site. 2.4 X Building remediation Same as product 3.1.4 on list. Developing and implementing a remediation plan that removes, destroys, contains or otherwise reduces contaminants in a building, including remediation of asbestos, lead paint, radon, and other contaminants. Same as product 3.2 on list. 2.5 Environmental emergency response 2.5.1 X Environmental emergency response planning 2.5.2 X Environmental emergency response, petroleum and oil-based spills Developing and/or implementing rapid response plans and activities to deal with various types of environmental emergencies (e.g., fuel and chemical spills and incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous materials). Same as product 3.3 on list. Developing plans to deal with various types of environmental emergencies (e.g., fuel and chemical spills, incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials). Implementing a rapid response to an environmental emergency arising from an abnormal or unusual discharge of petroleum based material or oil from or out of a structure, vehicle, or other container. Same as product 3.3.2 on list. 2.5.3 X Environmental Implementing a rapid response to an environmental emergency arising from an abnormal or unusual emergency response discharge related to a mining operation., mine spills Same as product 3.3.3 on list. Page 11 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.5.4 X Environmental emergency response, nec. 2.6 X Project management Developing and/or implementing rapid response plans and activities to deal with various types of environmental emergencies, not elsewhere classified. Same as product 3.3.9 on list. Planning, supervising, and coordinating the activities involved in carrying out a project, with regard to time, cost, performance requirements, and other constraints. May also include the arranging of financing for a project, and procurement of equipment and subcontractors. only those situations in which project management is offered as a stand-alone service. 23 541310 541320 541330 0 2.7 X Construction management Same as product 2.1 on 54133 list. Planning, supervising, and coordinating the work of tradesmen, laborers, and contractors on a construction site. May include assistance with the procurement of materials and subcontractors. Construction managers typically act as a liaison between the project owner and the general contractors and the architects or engineers. oversight and scheduling (i.e., agency CM). management for an entire construction project (i.e., at risk CM). construction management provided as a component of project management are in product 3.6, Project management. Same as product 2.2.1 on 54133 list. 23 54131 54132 54133 0 2.8 X Research and Providing basic and applied research focused on environmental engineering and science development that is concerned primarily with systems for controlling contained living environments and for in environmental engineering and sciences monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, and life support systems. 0 54171 Includes products 1.2.9.2, 1.5.5, 2.2.9.2, 2.5.5, and pt. product 3.2 on 5417 list. 2.90 X Full public relations Developing and implementing a communications strategy with various target sectors of the public to influence their attitudes and opinions in the interest of promoting a person, product, place or idea. Sectors of the public include community groups, constituents, minority groups, employees, investors, etc. 0 54182 Same as product 1 on 54182 list. Page 12 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.10 X Integrated surveying Collecting data and information about real property and/or the earth's surface, and subsequently and mapping portraying this information in report, map or plat format. 54137 0 Same as product 4 on 54137 list. 2.11 X Custom geographic information system software design and development and Designing the structure and/or writing the computer code necessary to create and/or implement software for a geospatially-referenced information system. Same as product 6 on 54137 list. 54137 0 2.12 X Urban planning Providing urban planning to develop plans for the use of land, in order to achieve a 54131 community's objectives for a built and natural environment that is esthetically pleasing, efficient and 54132 functional. Urban plans express public policies related to land use and development, as expressed by 54133 municipalities or other levels of governments. They provide a framework within which the plans for 0 actual projects can be developed. 2.13 X Testing laboratory 2.14 X Custom software application design and development designing site master plans for actual construction projects. Same as product 3 on 54131-2 list. Providing various conformity assessment such as testing, instrument calibration, product certification, management system registration and commercial inspection, and related consulting. medical testing. veterinary testing. auto emissions testing. Same as product 1 on 54138 list. Designing the structure and/or writing the computer code necessary to create and/or implement a software application. Same as product 1.2.1 on 5112 et al list. 54138 0 5112 541510 0 Page 13 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.15 X Reselling for environmental software, retail Retailing packaged software purchased on own account for resale or sold on a fee or commission basis for others. Revenue for this product includes the gross margin, fees, and commissions earned on sales. 443120 0 2.16 X Natural resource management Subset of product 2.7.1 on 5112 et al list. Administering natural resource management agreements covering the development and use of land and forests; bodies of water; oil, gas, and mineral deposits; wildlife populations; and other natural resources that are owned or controlled by a client. providing advisory concerning the use or development of natural resources that do not extend to resource management is in product 1.5, Natural resource management consulting. 0 54199 2.17 X Environmental licensing and permitting Preparing and filing applications, reports, and other documents required for statutory or regulatory approval, permitting, or certification of projects that impact the environment. May also include negotiation or appeal of the conditions of a license or permit granted to or sought by a client. preparing and filing environmental impact statements is in products under product 1.1, Environmental assessment. 2.18 X Legal support, environmental Assisting legal counsel and others that are engaged in or party to a civil suit involving environmental 5411 issues to acquire, organize, analyze, and present evidence before a court or other body competent to dispose of such cases. discovery assistance; legal document preparation; electronic briefs; identification of experts; litigation-related information management; legal photocopying; transcript and deposition ; and trial graphics and presentation ; etc. providing expert witness testimony on environmental related issues is in product 1.8.3, Expert witness testimony, environmental. providing alternative dispute resolution is in product 3.19, Arbitration and mediation, environmental. providing legal and paralegal. Subset of product 4.9 on 5411 list. Page 14 of 15
NAPCS List for NAICS : Environmental Consulting Services National 2.19 X Arbitration and mediation, environmental 2.20 X Training, environmental Providing third-party mediation or arbitration to assist the parties to an environmental issue dispute to reach a contractual resolution without resort to a formal legal process. Subset of product 2 on 5411 list. Providing environmental and occupational health and safety training programs, or of designing and developing training programs of this type. Subset of product 1.2.11 on 61 list Page 15 of 15